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History’s Convenient Blind Spots

M Radha Madhavi History is often written not merely by the victors, but also by those who control the narrative. Over time, certain societies are endlessly condemned for their past sins, while equally disturbing practices elsewhere are quietly forgotten, ignored or buried under layers of selective scholarship. Few examples illustrate this double standard better than…

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Dancing to the rhythm of infinity: The extraordinary journey of Dr. Rajeswari Sainath

M Radha Madhavi In the world of Indian classical dance, there are performers, there are teachers, and there are scholars. Rarely does one encounter an artiste who excels in all three dimensions with equal brilliance. Dr. Rajeswari Sainath belongs to that rare league. For over five decades, she has dedicated her life to Bharatanatyam, transforming…

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